Resort Statistics and Info Vertical Drop: 600 ft   Summit Elevation: 2275 ft   Base Elevation: 1700 ft   Number of Lifts: 7   Number of Trails: 15   Longest Run: 6400 ft   Night Skiing: Yes   Season Opening/Closing:   Summer Sports:	Snow and Terrain Annual Snowfall: 50 in   Skiable Area: 55 acres   Trail Difficulties Easiest: 40%   More difficult: 35%   Most difficult: 25%   *The trail rating system is used only for reference and does not guarantee safety.
Snowboarding Permitted: Yes   Terrain Park: Yes   Half-Pipe: Yes	Cross-Country/Nordic Permitted: 3   Classic track:   Skate track:
Helicopter Skiing Helicopter Skiing: No	Snowcat Skiing Snowcat Skiing: No
Snow Tubing and Sledding Services Offered:         Yes
Resort Contact Info Web Address: http://www.big2resorts.com/   Information #: 570 722-0100	Email Address: infores@jfbb.com   Condition #: 570 722-0100

Big Boulder Ski Resort News

HOPING FOR SNOW
Dec 4, 2011 - Big Boulder in Kidder Township, Carbon County, has been the first ski resort to open in the region each of the past six seasons. •And while that streak may be extended this year, it won’t happen this week. • Mild weather and nary a snowflake in sight have left mountains green and snow-free from Shawnee west to Scranton and from Union Dale south to Palmerton. • Not only hasn’t Mother Nature ... read more

There's more to the Poconos than downhill skiing
Nov 20, 2011 - The Pocono Mountains and their 2,400 square miles of pristine landscapes have been many things to many people. For GIs returning to New York City's harbor from World War II, this was the honeymoon capital of the world, where amorous couples found the nation's first heart-shaped tub. Hoards of skiers on wooden boards cut their teeth at Big Boulder Ski Area during the early days of the sport, and ... read more